Production Supervisor bei Prince Industries LLC

Description

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.

At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor assists the Plant Supervisor in planning, directing, and coordinating the production activities to achieve maximum profit, growth, and investment return goals. This person is a backup for the Plant manager. Based on the direction from Plant Manager, may direct specific areas in manufacturing operations for efficient and economical production at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards, volume requirements, production schedules and delivery dates by performing the following job duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands, observes, and enforces all necessary safety procedures: PPE, Machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc.

• Helps in planning and directing production activities and establishes priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors per direction from Plant manager.

• Works closely with department leads on task completion in specific areas, such as report accuracy, on-time delivery.

• Assist in employee review timeliness, and attendance/timekeeping reports.

• Reviews and analyzes production and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformance with product specifications.

• Directs and coordinates production activities with scheduling, engineering, maintenance, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization.

• Recommends, authorizes, and promotes all required training programs necessary to production personnel for company and personal improvement.

• Establishes production goals and ensures all plant operations run efficiently.

• Frequently reviews all correspondences (i.e., voice mail messages, emails, faxes, mail) and responds to all requests in a timely manner.

• Maintains knowledge of and enforces all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

• Performs personnel tasks with the assistance of Plant manager and the Human Resources Department as needed, to effectively maintain departmental staff, such as:

- interviewing and training

- addressing complaints

- investigating and resolving employee issues

- conducting performance reviews

• Understands and enforces all Prince Industries quality certifications.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication skills required to effectively communicate in both oral and written form and interact with all levels of the company with a flair for persuasion.
• Excellent computer skills to effectively generate reports and input required data.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills required to complete work assignments and prioritize urgent matters.
• Must be organized and able to perform multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must understand Blueprint and metrology.
• Solid understanding of CNC machining (milling, turning)

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to walk or sit the duration of workday, 8-9 hours.
• Frequently may lift, push or pull up to 45 lbs.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, reach or bend.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive hand movements when doing computer work. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts when in the plant.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking coolants and oils.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately in noisy environments.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or Trade school Diploma required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in supervisory role
• Experience in related manufacturing work environment preferred (CNC machining).
• Certification, formal training, or continued education strongly desired.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage

• Dental PPO Insurance
• Vision PPO Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
• Personal Retirement Advisor
• Generous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
• Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
• Uniform Rental Service
• Employee Events

COMPENSATION: $80,0000-$90,0000

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position. 

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )